Group Tours

The story of Topeka begins with transportation. Prior to its official settlement, its land north of the river included part of the Oregon Trail. Col. Cyrus K. Holliday wanted to build a railroad because he saw an opportunity for greater fortune and the development of the nation. He secured the funds to begin the endeavor and chose a site on the banks of the Kansas River. Topeka was founded in 1854.

Schedule your tour today to hear more about the history of Topeka and the railroads!

Group tours are available at the Great Overland Station and the All Veterans Memorial. We are handicap accessible, provide special bus parking (motor coach, school buses, etc.), space available for lunch (upon request), 2 large parking lots, and tours are guided by a knowledgeable docent.

Tours offered:

• group tours can be scheduled with 10-20 people (2-3 days notice)
• groups of over 20 must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance
• children’s tours must have 1 adult per 10 children
• We would like to have 2 weeks notice for 20 or more children
• Harvey House Luncheon include a full meal served by Harvey Girls and a tour with our costumed docent. Click here for details.

Information needed when scheduling a tour:

• Number of adults, seniors, military, children, etc.
• Time allotted for your tour (included arrival and departure time with the 1 hour scheduled tour)
• Time of arrive
• Type of transportation you will arrive in
• Any special needs
• Contact name, phone number and e-mail address

Tours can be scheduled during the following days and times:

Tuesday through Saturday between 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday tours can only be scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.
(We are closed on Sunday’s January 1 – March 31)
(We are closed on Monday’s and holidays)

Please allow 1 hour for a building tour. Allow additional time to walk around the All Veterans Memorial in the front of the building.

Tour Rates
Adults: $4.00
Seniors + 62: $3.00
Military with ID: $1.00 off
Children ages 3-12: $2.00 per child (1 adult free with each 10 children)
Children 2 and under are Free

You will need to call the office 5 days prior to the tour to confirm the number count. At that time the payment for the tour will be determined. Upon arrival one form of payment will be made at the admissions. If you want to include lunch with your tour, there will be an additional lunch charge which will be determined at the time of the scheduling.

We look forward to seeing you and your group in the very near future.

To ask questions or schedule a tour contact Trisha Smith at 785-232-5533 ext 13 or e-mail tsmith@greatoverlandstation.com.